LG OLED B4 vs LG OLED C9
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGOLED B4 | LGOLED C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2024 | 2019 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Panel detail | Self-lit 4K OLED with pixel dimming | – |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| HDR extras | – | Advanced HDR by Technicolor also supported |
| Picture processing | AI Picture Pro, α8 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro and Filmmaker Mode | AI Picture, AI Brightness, 4K Upscaler and dynamic tone mapping |
| Picture modes | Personalised Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, APS, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker and ISF Expert bright/dark room modes | – |
| Motion handling | Native 120Hz panel; OLED Motion and HDMI 4K 120 fps input | Native 120Hz (Trusted Reviews). Original UK sheets retain the launch wording that 4K HFR via HDMI would be enabled by update. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 48, 55, 65, 77″ | 55, 65, 77″ |
| Largest size | 77″ | 77″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | HDMI VRR, G-Sync Compatible |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 3 | Four HDMI 2.1 inputs, one rear and three side; eARC on HDMI 2 |
| Variable refresh range | LG specifies 40–120Hz | – |
| Game features | Game Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120Hz | HDMI VRR and ALLM. G-Sync Compatible was a post-launch update; LG's November 2019 rollout began in North America, followed by Europe and other regions, so firmware availability differed by country. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | webOS | webOS |
| Processor | α8 AI Processor 4K | α9 Gen2 Intelligent Processor |
| Speakers | 20 W, 2.0 channels | 40 W, 2.2 channels (better) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Speaker detail | Down-firing 2.0-channel speakers | – |
| Audio features | α8 AI Sound Pro with virtual 9.1.2 up-mixing, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice Pro, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA up to 2.1 channels | Dolby Atmos, AI Sound, Clear Voice III and DTS decoding |
| Voice assistants | Built-in Amazon Alexa and LG intelligent voice recognition; supported languages vary by country | – |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay 2, ThinQ remote app and Multi View | Apple AirPlay 2; introduced through a post-launch update |
| Software updates | webOS 24; LG states four upgrades over five years with regional scheduling differences and security support through 31 December 2028. LG Australia's March 2024 launch notice confirms the range available now and lists 55/65-inch B4 March availability; release records that first confirmed series month, not a universal UK size-specific date. | Launch webOS 4.5. Release year is conservative because LG's Australian launch table schedules 55″ and 65″ for March and 77″ for April, while the surrounding text says the range starts in April. The US schedule gives April for 55″ and 65″ and May for 77″; these schedules do not establish a single actual first shipping day. |
| USB | Two USB 2.0 ports | Three USB ports, two rear and one side |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN port | Ethernet LAN port |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output | Optical digital audio output; headphone output also fitted |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand (W × H × D): 48″ 1070 × 620 × 45.9 mm; 55″ 1228 × 708 × 45.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 832 × 45.9 mm; 77″ 1719 × 989 × 50.9 mm | Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 706 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1722 × 991 × 56 mm |
| Stand | With stand (W × H × D; weight): 48″ 1070 × 684 × 235 mm, 11.7 kg; 55″ 1228 × 772 × 235 mm, 14.5 kg; 65″ 1449 × 896 × 235 mm, 17.3 kg; 77″ 1719 × 1057 × 319 mm, 23.5 kg. Stand footprint: 48″ 933 × 235 mm; 55/65″ 1057 × 235 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mm. | Stand width: 55″ and 65″ 998 mm; 77″ 1189 mm |
| VESA pattern | 300 × 200 mm across these UK sizes | 55″ and 65″: 300 × 200 mm; 77″: 400 × 200 mm |
| Power use | Under 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply | – |
| In the box | Magic Remote MR24, two AA batteries and attached power cable | MR19 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable |
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